Downloadable PDFs: Information on vaccinations

Vaccinations

Vaccination schedule

Robert Koch-Institut

The vaccination calendar for babies, children, adolescents and adults is part of the recommendations by the German Standing Committee on Vaccinations (STIKO). This table provides an overview of diseases for which vaccinations are recommended and when it is best to have them done.

Vaccinations: Protecting your child against infectious diseases

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This flyer provides the most important information about vaccinations for children and adolescents, such as how vaccines work and which costs are reimbursed by the statutory health insurance (GKV).

Annual vaccination for people over 60

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This brochure explains why vaccination against the common cold is important for people over 60, how to identify influenza and what you need to remember if you do get sick.

Vaccination during pregnancy protects both mother and unborn child

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This brochure describes why vaccination against seasonal flu is particularly important for expectant mothers and provides information about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine for mother and child.

The Vaccination Booklet for Everyone!

Robert Koch-Institut / Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This vaccination booklet is intended to help you form your own opinion on vaccination. To give you the reliable information you need to be at ease with your decision.

Information sheet on vaccination against COVID-19 with mRNA vaccines

Robert Koch-Institut

The information sheet on vaccination with the currently available mRNA vaccines Comirnaty® by BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna’s  COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna® includes important information on vaccination.

Information sheet for vaccination against COVID-19 – with protein-based vaccine

Robert Koch-Institut

This information sheet informs you about vaccination with Nuvaxovid® by Novavax, the only currently available protein-based vaccine.

Information Sheet for Vaccination against Monkeypox – with the Imvanex®/JYNNEOS® smallpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic

Robert Koch-Institut

This sheet provides information about the symptoms and transmission of monkeypox and vaccination against it.

Information leaflet about the preventive vaccination against hepatitis B

Robert Koch - Institut

Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by an infection with the hepatitis B virus that can be transmitted through the blood or the body fluids of an infected person.  Here you find information on the disease and the current vaccination recommendations.

Coronavirus vaccination in pregnancy and when breastfeeding

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Are you of childbearing age? Would you like to have children or are you already pregnant? Are you breastfeeding or would like to breastfeed your child when it is born? This leaflet is intended to answer your questions and support you in your decision to have the coronavirus vaccination

Coronavirus vaccination in Germany

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This leaflet provides important information on the COVID-19 vaccines approved in Germany and their modes of action.

Frequently asked questions about the Measles Protection Law

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

In Germany, the Measles Protection Law applies. Here you find an FAQ about this law.

Health Guide - HPV Vaccination

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V.

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are the most significant cause for the emergence of cervical cancer. This guide provides information about the HPV virus, the possible consequences of getting infected and vaccination against it.

Measels

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Measles is caused by viruses and is highly contagious. In Germany, vaccinations have ensured that measles infections are now much less common. Here you find information about measles infection, symptoms and vaccination.

Information HPV (9-valent; 2-valent) No. 31

Robert Koch - Institut

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are the most important cause of cervical cancer. The information leaflet provides information about the infection and possible consequences of a disease as well as the current vaccination recommendations.

Vaccination as a precaution for healthy ageing

Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen e.V.

This guide provides information about vaccinations for adults aged 60 years and older and answers frequently asked questions, such as for whom vaccinations are particularly important and whether the costs are covered by the health insurance fund.

Safety and efficacy of the flu vaccination 

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This fact sheet provides information on when it makes sense for a child to get a flu jab, what vaccines there are and how hygiene habits can keep you safe.

Flu vaccine for children 

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This fact sheet informs you when it makes sense for your child to get a flu jab, what vaccines there are and how hygiene habits can keep you safe.

Information on protective vaccination against Meningococcal B 

Robert Koch-Institut

Meningococci can cause severe illnesses, such as meningitis or sepsis. This fact sheet provides information about the illnesses and vaccination.

Information on protective immunization against gastroenteritis (rotaviruses)

Robert Koch-Institut

Rotaviruses are widespread around the world and the most common cause of diarrhoea (gastroenteritis). Symptoms can be particularly severe in very young children. This fact sheet provides information about the vaccination for infants and young children.

Protective vaccination against RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) 

Robert Koch-Institut

RSV causes acute illnesses of the upper and lower respiratory tract. In addition to infants and young children, older people are particularly at risk of developing lung inflammation.  This fact sheet contains information on vaccination for persons aged 60 years and older.